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Full Day - 10 hours
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Halkidiki, Stageira and Athos Mountain

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Guaranteed departures every Saturday from May to October according to the calendar.

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What is included in this tour

  • Official English-speaking tour guide.
  • Transport by luxury A/C bus.
  • Ancient Stageira guided tour.
  • 3-hour Cruise to the Athos Peninsula.
  • "Aristotle´s Park" Visit.

Not included & Optionals

  • Gratuities and personal expenses.
  • Entrance fees to Aristotle´s park (2 EUR per person).
  • 10% discount for groups of 10 travelers or more.

Hotel pickup

The tour includes pick up and drop off from/to central points in Thessaloniki city center. In step 1/3 of the booking process, we will inform you about the pickup time from your hotel or the closest pickup point.

Approximate duration

This is a full-day tour and lasts approximately 10 hours, starting at 07:30, and finishing at around 18:00.

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Excursion Itinerary: Discover Halkidiki, Stagira And Athos From Thessaloniki

FROM STAGIRA TO ATHOS: A CULTURAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
FROM STAGIRA TO ATHOS: A CULTURAL JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore the birthplace of Aristotle and the spiritual center of Orthodoxy - Mount Athos.

Early in the morning and accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, we will leave the Thermaic Gulf behind and take in the breathtaking scenery as we travel along the beautiful route of the Castle of Rentina, where the great Greek tragedian Euripides is said to have taken his final breath.

After passing through the picturesque villages of northeast Halkidiki, we will arrive at the Acropolis of Ancient Stagira, where the renowned philosopher Aristotle was born. We will explore the ruins and discover the legacy of the teacher and mentor of Alexander the Great.

Next, we will head to the small port of Ouranoupolis and embark on a sailing adventure towards the south of the Athos Peninsula. As you cruise along the western coast, marvel at the stunning scenery and see the mysterious and miraculous monasteries that have been the spiritual center of Orthodoxy for centuries!

After returning to the port, we will enjoy some free time for lunch before visiting "Aristotle's Park". Experience the interactive instruments inspired by Aristotle's inventions and the laws of physics, and take in the breathtaking views of the Singitic Gulf, Athos, and Sithonia Peninsulas.

Greca Tip: Mount Athos has been an autonomous state since Byzantine times and women are prohibited from entering!

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What other travelers say about us

Very good

Athens is so big that it was far away that we hired the tourist bus. 3 bus lines, a way to get around Athens.

 Oscar A. |
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Magnificent One-Day Cruise

Everything scored 10 points. The guides were very friendly and competent. Everything very well organized. Good drinks and a merry atmospher with music and Greek dance. I would recommend it without hesitation!

mariamorosky
Great experience

I highly recommend Greca, very good service. If you don't have a lot of time to visit Meteora, it is the best option. Spectacular Meteora, suggestion: consider this tour in your itinerary Greca's advisors are available 24 hours a day and are very cordial

 Monica L. | Mexico
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Guided tour of the city of Athens, the Acropolis and its fantastic Museum.

Guided tour of the city of Athens, Acropolis and Acropolis museum. Excellent. The guide gave us an excellent commentary. Very punctual.

Viviana M
breathtaking views

I really enjoyed my visit to Meteora, the train was on time and comfortable and we were met by the tour guides at the station. the Monasteries were busy and we had to queue to enter. In one we were required to purchase a coverup, even though I was wearing long trousers and long sleeved shirt.

 Fiona L. | United Kingdom
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CLASSIC TOUR CIRCUITS

VERY good and interesting, ANASTASIA; the guide is very competent. Keep on adding to your knowledge of Greek history at each visit!

A member of TripAdvisor
3 island Saronic gulf

Booking was user friendly. Easy pickup/drop off. The crew was friendly, helpful & the food was Delicious! My favorite island was Hydra but enjoyed them all. We would do it again

 Kenya H. | United States of America
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Greca Travel Excellent!

We did 4 excursions with Greca Viajes in Athens and they were all very good. We recommend them, very professional and punctual!

Ariel G
necessary tour

Santorini has several things to do but they are distant. The tour helps you see the most important things in a single day.

 Elizabeth P. |
tad
Very good travel agency

I booked 3 trips in Greece and everything went to plan...especially the transfers and the pick-up times, which sometimes can be so frustrating. My email contact was a girl named Ximena. Without a hesitation I recommend GRECA TRAVEL for Spanish-speaking people and not only. Regards!

EricaSLA
extraordinary experience

The time allocated to the visits was perfect. We visited 3 monasteries. Our guide gave us so much information about the geology, the lifestyle, the history, he was so passionate that his Excitement was contagious to us. An unforgettable experience. Thank you !

 Juana M. | Peru
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A wide variety of trips to choose from! All exceptional!!!

All services corresponded to what we booked. Punctuality, hotel location, assistance and recommendations. We couldn't wish for better companions.

mcal54
Carlo Kolitsis Atenas

The guide is very funny and speaks Spanish very well, making it easy to understand and not at all monotonous

 Joana P. |
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Dependable and considerate people at Greca Travel!

Jenny's attention was impressive as well as our tour of the wonderful city of Athens. Jenny was always ready and eager to offer her advice and her attention made us feel very important indeeed. Thanks for all the care and the consideration you have shown!

Rene Alberto P
GREAT!!

Amazing. Delphi is a journey through time, even more accompanied by an experienced guide. Meteora, a fantastic, unique place. A highly recommended tour in every way, especially for those who like to know something different. Highly recommended.

 Mario K. | Argentina
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Wonderful service!

I received an immediate and effective response to my query about a tour in the city of Athens. Within a few minutes of writing on Greca's website, I received a telephone call from Mr. Dario at the hotel where I was staying and we made the excursion by phone. They picked me up promptly from the hotel and everything was perfect.
Felicitaciones.

 Raul A
Great

A very interesting sight. More than five hours that flew by. The guide, Constantín, charming and funny, is very prepared. He knows the culture and history of Santorini very well. He gave curious and interesting facts and answered the questions we asked him. Everything turned out great, very enjoyable

 Elena G. |
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2-Day Tour to Delphi and Meteora

Amazing archeological monuments, spectacular landscapes and very impressive monasteries. Elena, our guide, sensational, didactic, fun and very experienced.

marilynl266
Pompeii

Beautiful experience. A place to visit and discover

 Silvia T. | Argentina
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Visit Greece with Greca Travel

The service of Greca Travel was EXCELLENT. Accuracy in the schedules and first rate management and control in all areas.

Marisa B
Wonderful Accommodations

A great hotel in the middle of the City Centre. Clean room. Very attentive and courteous staff. Wonderful rooftop restaurant for breakfast and for evening cocktails. We will be back.

 David C. | Canada
tad
Athens....just crazy!

Fantastic!
I am really glad that I chose the services of Greca Travel. 
I did the Tour * Athens by night + Greek dinner ... and it was such a delight! 
The service was amazing! The meal luscious! We enjoyed everything that we did that evening.

 Soldegeminis17
good excursion

Very good tour, the explanations of the guide Gabriel are very good and complete, and they are enjoyable. They were in English, Spanish and Italian. The boat was quite full, but there was seating for everyone. The only thing to improve would be if they left a little more time on the Therasia island.

 Jon I. |
Amazing trip, well done!!

What a great trip! We saw so much. We upgraded hotels and were very happy with everything. Food, staff, locations were amazing! Our tour director was fantastic; very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend this trip for all.

 Michelle J. | Canada
Great tour better guide

Tour was very informative and inclusive. The tour guide, although from another country was very informative and knowledgeable

 Avinash S. | United States of America
wonderful athens

A great tour with our guide Aida

 Gabriela B. | Mexico
Very good

great

 Jesús Á. |
Excellent attention!

I would like to congratulate Anastasia and our guide in meteora on Saturday June 3rd. They provided us with a lot of information about the history. Very generous with their knowledge! Thank you so much

 Juana M. | Peru
Marvelous

Constantin is a wonderful guide, he makes the visit very enjoyable and fun. The route was great and gave us very interesting facts about the island, both historical, social and geological. The wine tasting was a delight. highly recommended.

 Sara G. |
Very good experience

We loved our gondola ride!!

 Silvina C. | Argentina
Great value for money

Great hop on off service, very friendly and helpful staff, also very knowledgeable

 Stephen C. | United Kingdom
Wonderful!

Everything was perfect!!!! Including the soundtrack to see the sunset !!!! Sailors are attentive and fun!!! It was worth it!!!

 Monica T. |
Tour imperdible

Meteora is spectacular, don't miss it, the only thing a bit complicated is going to and from the station and the train, but there are always taxis at hand and the journey is short. Arrive early and buy something to eat because the trip from Athens lasts 4 hours.

 Ana L. | Chile
Very good excellent excursion.

recommendable

 Jose S. |
Everything perfect! Contact, Guide

I checked everything through the app and it worked great! Great guide and very good tour.

 Ieda C. |
very beautiful show

The place was very cozy and the show was beautiful

 Ronei J. |
Great

Excellent experience

 Francisco M. |
Wonderful Santorini!!!!

Excellent excursion. Maximum qualification for the CLAUDIA guide. I recommend Claudia and GRECA. Thank you.

 Ana P. | Argentina
very good!!

We really liked the walk with Claudia, very cute!

 Fernando R. |
WE LIKED IT A LOT

WE ENJOYED A LOT IN THE SANTO WINES WINERY AND IN OIA THE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND VERY FRIENDLY GUIDE.

 Fernado V. |
Excellent Value!

Great Company. Responsive guides and pleasant. Great over view. Clean and simple. I would use them again.

 Robert S. | United States of America
A point to know

It is a place that if there is time it is nice to visit, the excursion is good, the Guide that we had knew a lot of history, we booked a day in advance, we had a change of pick-up point and excursion information but they solved it immediately

 Ana F. |
Olympia and Delphi

Hotels, bus and meals: good Places visited: good Guide: with very good knowledge of history but with poor explanation of the sites visited

 Ricardo M. | Argentina
excellence in everything

The excursion is very good. Excellent guide Estela. The hotel where we stayed was very good. Excellent everything. Thank you so much

 Eduardo P. | Argentina
I liked

The guide Alba did it very well, warm and close it was a very pleasant experience👏👏👏

 María H. |
Linda excursion

I recommend

 Adriana S. | Uruguay
EXCELLENT EXCURSION

I LOVED IT, I DON'T REGRET IT, I MUST HAVE HIRED THEM, ALL ON TIME, ALL THE INFORMATION IS VERY INTERESTING, I LOVED IT, I WOULD HIRE THEM AGAIN WITHOUT A DOUBT

 Emma C. | Mexico
WONDERFUL CAPADOCCIA

Our experience has been spectacular, the Solem Caves hotel has exceeded our expectations, the breakfast was the best we ate in Turkey, the wonderful guide, the transfers on time and the magnificent balloon ride. Really to recommend.

 Graciela M. | Argentina
Excellent the guide very pleasant

The tour was great because the guide had a lot of knowledge and explained everything very entertaining and interesting

 Eugenia H. |
Magnificent experience.

On Sunday, May 14, we did the Boat Trip through the Caldera of Santorini. Perfect pick up, boat, and guide in Spanish (Gabriel). The volcano and the climb to it are impressive. Many bathed in the hot springs. Superb food at Thirassia. Confusion in buses on the way back.

 Concepción B. |
Great

Very good plan, excellent guide, delicious dinner and adorable that boat. It's worth it !!!

 Franklin L. |
Fun Greek dinner show!

Fun way to try a nice selection of traditional Greek food!

 Susan B. | United States of America
Hikers Paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed La Spezia and Cinque Terre. We spent many hours strolling the streets in La Spezia and enjoying the cafes. Our hotel was very comfortable and within walking distance to the train station.The meals included, delicious.The Cinque Terre hike gave us spectacular views. Recommended!

 Douglas H. | Canada
Athens

Super good customer service

 Renelee S. | United States of America
Good option to visit Athens

It is a comfortable way to visit Athens knowing what one sees thanks to the audio guide. You can get off wherever you want and get back on at the multiple bus stops you have. There is only one BUT if you want to take the little train from Piraeus it is a bit complicated. And we arrived and although it is May it did not work

 David G. |
very friendly service

Greca answered all my calls quickly and was aware of our itinerary. Everything went well. Thanks Greca.

 Robert S. | United States of America
Spectacular

Very good performance of the Spanish-speaking guide

 Mario P. |
Relaxed tour

We booked this tour the night we arrived in Athens to get a sense of what the city was about. The tour was around the Acropolis it was beautiful but the guide did not provide a lot of information, she mostly answered questions along the way and pointed out significant buildings.

 Irene A. |
Thank you Greca

Greca helped in booking a wonderful trip. I am thankful for always being there in the planning and then following up during our trip. We had an amazing tour guide and driver. I sure will use Greca as a tour agency again traveling to Greece and the destinations they serve. Thank you.

 Jutta V. | United States of America
Unforgettable!

The excursion has been most interesting. The guide, Estela, fabulous.

 Carolina P. | Spain
Fantastic Group

I did a full day tour of Delphi. It was truly amazing. The knowledge of the tour guide was fantastic. She was funny at the right times. I never grew tired of learning about the ruins. I totally recommend doing this tour. Just wear comfortable shoes!!!

 James D. | United States of America
4 Day Tour Athens Meteora

My first group tour. Enjoyed the program, tour guide was informative and had a sense of humour. Bus driver was experienced and accommodating. Choice of accommodation was average but I guess some places were remote. Staff were always polite & welcoming. Would definitely recommend this particular tour

 Maria W. | Australia
Off site tour guided only

The tour guide on the bus had some good information, his english wasn't 100% clear. More important we called Greco ahead to check the tour guide can go into the sites. They said yes. But they didn't. It was with Ammon express, and their tour guides aren't 'licensed' to go in.

 Laura T. | Australia
To thank

The people who participated in the excursion one better than the other, have been punctual, professional and very good people I would repeat, thanks to the organization

 Ruben G. | Spain
Athens Hop On Hop Off Bus

One of your stops was very close to our Airbnb, so that was convenient. Lots of places to get on and off so that was great. Unfortunately, your English audio commentary was very hard to understand.

 Roberta F. | United States of America
Athensas

The guide was excellent except that we had to wait and the meeting place was not clear⁹

 Rubiela M. | United States of America
Very good the guide a 100

Excellent tour, the guide showed that he knew a lot, he answered everything and was worried that no one gets lost

 Daniela M. |
Incredible!

The tour is very complete, the duration is great and the advice that Fabio gave us was totally adequate!

 Laura S. |
Very good experience!

We loved the three islands, each one with its own particularity. The weather on the cruise was very good. We highlight the show that was excellent. We spent a very nice day. Congratulations to the organizers.

 Eduardo P. | Argentina
Great

Very nice guide and with good information. Dream places! Highly recommended!

 Analia M. | Argentina
Great

Very good, the whole trip and the excursion made with Greca, recommended

 Julio B. |
Very funny!

A must to learn more about the culture and food of Greece. Despite having the place full of people, it turned into a great and lively dance, where everyone could participate. Very funny. The food is very rich and abundant! It's good that we walked to our hotel on the way out!! ;)

 Guillermo S. | Mexico
Very good!

I really liked it, although we could have done it alone. The guide did not provide much more information. The place is very nice!

 Agustina G. | Argentina
Athena

All good

 Alain L. |
Worthwhile full day tour of Sa

Guide was great and everything was very organized.

 Sheryl L. | Singapore
very good tour

Very good tour, the guide was very friendly and explained everything very well

 Ema A. |
Istanbul Dinner/Show Boat Tour

Excellent service, food, music, dancing and the ride around the Bosphorus. Recommended!

 Iris D. | Puerto Rico
Excellent experience

First of all congratulations for the guide; very predisposed nice and fun. He gave us a lot of information and we are grateful for everything. Rodolfo from Argentina thank you

 Rodolfo D. |
Good tour, regular guide

The tour is well planned and includes the places of greatest interest, but the group was huge, almost 40 people, and the guide focused on a few, so on several occasions their explanations were not heard or doubts answered. I recommend reducing num. of participants for better care

 Luz G. |
Be careful with hiring some exrra.

The tour itself is very good. Be careful when hiring any additional service. They may not comply with what was requested. The extra for picking us up at the Port of Piraeus was not like that

 Bettina S. | Argentina
Super good

I think there are points where there are many people and more organization is needed

 Gabriela V. |
Argolis Day Trip

Check your pick up location, ours was wrong and we almost missed the trip. The trip was perfectly timed and planned. Our tour guide Elfie was excellent in both french & english. Well worth it!

 Deidre F. | Canada
Worth

Fantastic excursion in large part to an exceptional guide who explained things to us about the history and places all the way there and back.

 Fernando M. |
Tour: As you measure Athens

Great experience, our excellent guide Ayelén looked for the best alternatives for us, we were 2 elderly people and he took us at our pace and without pressure. He recommended a restaurant to eat with excellent local food. The only thing we lacked was a licensed guide at Acropolis. Thank you!

 Eduardo T. | Mexico
Great

Very nice way to say goodbye to Athens

 Test C. | Argentina
Excellent tours

The guide Constantino very prepared and above all very helpful

 Jorge S. |
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum

Our Acropolis tickets Got us through The gate With no waiting We had great customer service from Greco When we reached The museum we realized that we didnt have our tickets The Greco Office was Nice to Quickly e-mail Them to us so we could enter The museum is amazing

 Darlene S. | United States of America
Good way to see the city

Overall, it worked very good. My only problem was I waited over an hour for a blue bus because no one told me I could also take a yellow bus. That would have made a huge difference. Also helpful if driver announces stops.

 Karen S. | United States of America
Perfect

They picked us up at the door of the cruise and left us in the same place at a price well below the excursions offered by the shipping company

 Pablo B. |
Night walk through Plaka

Despite having a rainy night, we enjoyed our walk. I would recommend that they give us headphones, to better hear the guide

 Javier T. |
Tour to Islands and Greca

Greca - customer service was 5 star and very smooth .Weather related changes were handled very well and english speaking cust service was outstanding and quick. Thanks overall

 Subramanya R. | United States of America
MET ALL EXPECTATIONS

Agility for the reservation, punctuality in the place of collection. Excellent guide with a lot of knowledge of the places visited adorned with history and legends, as well as good advice for other visits and places.

 Joaquin L. | Spain
amman in private

They pick you up at the hotel. The driver was a nice guy who spoke English. A calm driver, he did not commit imprudence, not like the rest of the drivers in the country. In amman it is very difficult to walk in many places due to traffic. You visit the Roman theater, citadel, and a mosque.

 Antonio A. | Spain
Jerash, Madaba, monte nebo en

They pick you up at the indicated hotel, nice driver who only speaks English. First you visit Jerash, very interesting and very well preserved, it is worth it. At the entrance hire a guide in Spanish, the driver did not know what was in Spanish. Madaba is interesting. Mount Nebo, the best views.

 Antonio A. | Spain
Wonderful

The guide is very attentive, offers an answer to each question raised and makes the trip very enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Greece. I recommend it without a doubt.

 Vanesa D. |
Delphi, Olympia, Peloponnese

Excellent roads, excellent driver Giorgio, fantastic guide Faniri. Time is missing to cover those Hellenic traces; Thank you very much for everything and everything. Congratulations

 Maria M. | Colombia
NIGHT VISIT

The wonderful guide, he explained everything great, in great detail, it was a beautiful visit, we loved it and I recommend it to everyone, it is true that it is late and we were very tired but thanks to the guide our fatigue passed and he made us a super interesting visit. Excellent I would say. a 10

 Elena S. |
Fantastic half excursion

The trip to Cape Sounion is a pleasure, during the journey the guide (Charalampos) was great with information about history, demography and myths. There was also an audio guide with different tracks. Everything to get to such a special and beautiful place.

 José S. |
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Visiting Mt. Olympus has always been a dream and actually walking its trail (OK, so just like 1% of it, right at the start) and seeing it in its full glory is truly remarkable. Made more remarkable by our guide, Lazarus (sorry if I got your name wrong!) whose stories kept us intrigued throughout!

 Vincent C. | Malaysia
Merzouga desert excursion

The visit to the desert is very beautiful and you cross impressive areas. It makes fewer stops during the trip and being able to enjoy the areas through which you pass. Visit the cities where we eat a little because they don't have time for anything. Very long excursion for a very short stay.

 María V. | Spain
The guide is very professional

Beautiful place and very well guided, with very good organization. Punctual and attending to all the requirements of the passengers

 Elisabet B. | Argentina
Incredible experience

The tour is quite complete. They cover the most important aspects of the island. The guide was very friendly, gave interesting information and made the tour enjoyable. The best thing, besides the sunset, was the wine tasting. Great experience.

 Diego L. |
Very good

Excellent day all very well

 Beatriz P. | Argentina
excellent activity

T tu ido was very good, the dinner, the show and the photos they took of us are spectacular. It is worth taking the tour. Thank you

 Liliana C. | Peru
The trip is excellent

Everything is very well organized: the times, the bus, the food, the hotels. The guide is very good and knows how to keep you hooked. Both the Delphi temple and the Meteora monasteries are beautiful and interesting places. Highly recommended.

 Angela F. | Canada
excellent scene

A good place to dine and taste traditional flavors

 Jainne G. |
Excellent experience

The tour was very good. The guide is very friendly. We recommend doing it

 Zulma G. |
sights of athens bus

quick responses from greca in setting up this service and easy transaction. Great way to see Athens via the bus which stops at all major attractions. Would use greca again for this service. Thanks!!

 Michael K. | United States of America
Perfect

Obligatory stop for anyone going to Athens. Magical place especially if you choose to go at sunset. Everything went well, punctual departure and friendly staff.

 Francesca L. |
An unforgettable night

Athens is undoubtedly a magical city, and if you visit it at night with a Greca guide, even more so. A great professional, he told us enriching anecdotes about this wonderful city, although it was my second trip and I had been there for many days, I discovered incredible things. Safety pin!

 Yerutí O. | Spain
ATHENS!!!

Very good predisposition, visiting unimaginable places, in perfect Spanish where you could understand and appreciate every detail of what you visited. Highly recommended!

 Gustavo C. |